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Chips — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 4 · English Literature- Book 'Gulmohar'

What Chips covers in ICSE Class 4 English Literature- Book 'Gulmohar': 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Summary and Key Events, Grammar.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 4 English Literature- Book 'Gulmohar' · 2026-27

Topics in Chips

1

Summary and Key Events

  • The story is set in a country at war, where food is scarce.
  • Two foreign soldiers ask the mother to make 'chips' for lunch.
  • The family has never heard of 'chips' and assumes it means boiled potatoes.
2

Grammar: Past Progressive Tense

  • The past progressive tense shows an action that was ongoing in the past.
  • It is formed with 'was/were' + verb + 'ing'.
  • It is used to describe actions that were happening when another action occurred.
3

Vocabulary: Compound Adjectives

  • Compound adjectives are made of two or more words joined by a hyphen.
  • They come before nouns to describe them.
  • Examples: 'dark-haired soldier', 'delicious-smelling stew', 'well-known singer'.
4

Themes and Values

  • The story shows how people survive during war with limited food.
  • The family is brave and clever — they make the best of a scary situation.
  • Humor is used to show that even in hard times, there can be happy moments.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Chips

War and HungerFamily and SurvivalMisunderstanding of 'Chips'Cooking and ResourcefulnessPast Progressive TenseCompound AdjectivesAsking and Giving AdviceInformal Letter Writing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Chips for ICSE Class 4 English Literature- Book 'Gulmohar'?
Key topics in Chips include Summary and Key Events, Grammar: Past Progressive Tense, Vocabulary: Compound Adjectives, Themes and Values. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 4 exams.
How should I revise Chips for Class 4 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 51 practice questions on Chips. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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